{"title":"Robert S McElvaine","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the transformative era of the 1960s with the works of Robert S. McElvaine, an esteemed historian and author. Renowned for his insightful exploration of history, McElvaine brings to life pivotal moments and movements that have shaped modern society. His writing combines thorough research with a compelling narrative style, making complex historical events accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore his collection, which includes noteworthy titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Times They Were a-Changin'\u003c\/em\u003e. This book delves into the social, cultural, and political revolutions of the 1960s, offering a deep and nuanced understanding of this dynamic decade. McElvaine's works are not only about recounting history but also about drawing connections to contemporary issues, making them timeless resources for anyone interested in understanding historical contexts and their ongoing impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader seeking to learn more about the past, Robert S. McElvaine's books offer an enlightening journey through significant historical eras and events within the History \u0026amp; Military genre. Discover his work today and gain a new perspective on the forces that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-times-they-were-a-changin-by-robert-s-mcelvaine-9781950994106","title":"The Times They Were a-Changin'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn award-winning historian on the transformative year in the sixties that continues to reverberate in our lives and politics—for readers of Heather Cox Richardson.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf 1968 marked a turning point in a pivotal decade, 1964—or rather, the long 1964, from JFK's assassination in November 1963 to mid-1965—was the time when the sixties truly arrived. It was then that the United States began a radical shift toward a much more inclusive definition of \"American,\" with a greater degree of equality and a government actively involved in social and economic improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a radical shift accompanied by a cultural revolution. The same month Bob Dylan released his iconic ballad \u003ci\u003eThe Times They Are a-Changin'\u003c\/i\u003e, in January 1964, President Lyndon Johnson announced his War on Poverty. Spurred by the civil rights movement and a generation pushing for change, the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, and the Immigration and Nationality Act were passed during this period. This was a time of competing definitions of freedom: freedom from racism, freedom from poverty. White youth sought freedoms they associated with black culture, captured imperfectly in the phrase \"sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.\" Along with freedom from racist oppression, black Americans sought the opportunities associated with the white middle class: \"white freedom.\" Women challenged rigid gender roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn response to these freedoms, the changing mores, and youth culture, the contrary impulse found political expression in such figures as Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan, proponents of what was presented as freedom from government interference. Meanwhile, a non-event in the Tonkin Gulf would accelerate the nation's plunge into the Vietnam tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn narrating 1964's moment of reckoning, when American identity began to be reimagined, McElvaine ties those past battles to their legacy today. Throughout, he captures the changing consciousness of the period through its vibrant music, film, literature, and personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851511288044,"sku":"9781950994106","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17494283482882.jpg?v=1759102496"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-s-mcelvaine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}